How to grow and care for Asparagus tenuifolius Lam.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Asparagus tenuifolius Lam.
Asparagus tenuifolius Lam. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Asparagus tenuifolius Lam.
How often should I water?
check Asparagus tenuifolius Lam. Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Asparagus tenuifolius Lam. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Asparagus tenuifolius Lam. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~27℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Asparagus tenuifolius Lam. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Asparagus tenuifolius Lam. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Asparagus tenuifolius Lam. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Asparagus, Species: Asparagus tenuifolius
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Asparagus |
| Species | Asparagus tenuifolius |
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